Au Gres Public RecordsMichigan

Au Gres, in Arenac County, MI, features a median home value of around $100,000, notably below the national average. Approximately 66% of residents own their homes, while around 34% rent. Typical housing types are single-family homes and seasonal cottages, with some waterfront properties along Lake Huron. Median rent is approximately $750 per month. Neighborhoods are quiet and community-oriented, with rural and small-town characteristics. Property taxes average 1.5% of assessed value. Home values have shown steady but modest growth of about 2% annually over recent years.

Au Gres, located in Arenac County, MI, is served primarily by Au Gres-Sims School District, which operates one elementary, one middle, and one high school, with a total enrollment of about 380 students. The high school graduation rate is approximately 88%, while about 15% of residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Schools offer career and technical education programs, with safety scores around the state average. Adult education options are available through local community colleges. The district’s average standardized test score is 46. School safety initiatives include regular drills and dedicated resource officers.

As of the 2020 Census, Au Gres city in Arenac County, MI, had a population of 945. The median age was 54.7 years, reflecting an older population. Approximately 48% were male and 52% female. Racially, the city was 95% White, 1.8% Native American, 0.7% African American, and 2.5% identified as two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents made up 1.6% of the population.

Transportation in Au Gres, Arenac County, MI, is predominantly dependent on personal vehicles, with approximately 93% of workers commuting by car and less than 1% using public transit. Average commute times are short, around 21 minutes, reflecting the city’s small size and rural surroundings. Public transportation is minimal, with limited dial-a-ride and county bus options. Most households (about 95%) own at least one vehicle. Major employment hubs are local schools, healthcare facilities, and retail businesses, with many residents also commuting to nearby towns such as Standish or Tawas City for work.

Au Gres, in Arenac County, Michigan, is a small city with no hospital within city limits; the nearest hospital is Ascension Standish Hospital, about 15 miles away. Locally, Au Gres Community Clinic offers primary care. Arenac County's uninsured rate is approximately 7.3%. The population skews older, with around 28% aged 65+, and common health concerns include heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension. Healthcare access is limited by transportation and provider shortages; the county has roughly 45 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, below the Michigan average. Medicaid and Medicare cover a significant portion of residents.